Privacy Policy

The Barn at Sloop Point — Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

Privacy Policy

The Barn at Sloop Point (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when interacting with our website, booking forms, contact forms, text messaging services, and related communications.

By using our website or submitting your information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Event details

Appointment requests

Photography booking inquiries

Billing or payment information

Website usage information

Communication preferences

Information may be collected when you:

Submit a contact form

Book a session

Subscribe to updates

Request information

Communicate with us by phone, email, or text message

Interact with our website


2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries

Schedule and manage bookings

Send appointment confirmations or reminders

Provide customer support

Process payments

Improve website functionality and user experience

Send updates related to our services

Communicate promotional or marketing information when consent has been provided

Maintain business records


3. SMS/Text Messaging Policy (A2P Compliance)

By providing your phone number and opting into SMS communication, you consent to receive text messages from The Barn at Sloop Point regarding:

Appointment confirmations

Booking reminders

Scheduling updates

Customer service communications

Promotional or marketing messages

Message frequency may vary.

Message and data rates may apply.

You can opt out at any time by replying:

STOP

For assistance, reply:

HELP

Your mobile information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase.


4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers strictly as necessary to operate our business, including:

Payment processors

Scheduling software

CRM and communication platforms

Website hosting providers

Email or SMS delivery platforms

These providers are only permitted to use information as necessary to provide services on our behalf.


5. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve user experience

Analyze website traffic

Store preferences

Support marketing and analytics

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.


6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.


8. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access your information

Correct inaccurate information

Request deletion of your information

Opt out of marketing communications

To make a request, contact us using the information below.


9. Contact Information

The Barn at Sloop Point

Wilmington, North Carolina

Email: [email protected]


10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates become effective immediately upon posting to this page.